Anele Mdoda Claps Back at Lottery Scam Accusations After Fans Question Live Draw
- Anele Mdoda posted about Friday's R120 million Lotto jackpot on Thursday night, sharing visuals that appeared to be from a live broadcast
- Sceptical fans noticed she seemed to be tweeting while simultaneously appearing on screen, raising questions about whether the draw was pre-recorded
- Mdoda fired back at the accusations, but her explanation left many fans unconvinced and still questioning the Lottery
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Radio personality and National Lottery presenter Anele Mdoda found herself at the centre of a social media storm on Thursday, 20 August 2026, after fans questioned whether the Lotto draw she hosted was actually broadcast live. The drama unfolded when sharp-eyed followers noticed she appeared to be posting on X while also appearing on screen.
Mdoda had shared content promoting Friday's R120 million Lotto jackpot, but the timing of her posts raised eyebrows. Fans quickly pointed out that she seemed to be tweeting from her phone at the same moment she was visible on television, leading many to conclude that the broadcast was pre-recorded rather than live.
When the accusations started piling up, Mdoda did not stay quiet for long. She replied directly to one of the critics, writing: "This was someone who recorded me when I was on the TV. Please don't lie."
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Fans Not Buying Mdoda's Explanation
The Live Lotto presenter's response did little to quell the scepticism. Rather than putting the matter to rest, it seemed to open the door to even more pointed questions about the integrity of the draw itself.
@nubian6 came back with receipts, writing: "The draw is at 21:00 and you were already posting at 21:33. We all know lotto is a scam but since you work there…."
@k_midlands was equally unconvinced, saying: "We hear the TV part, but it seems you are not denying the scam part!?"
@Lit_max007 picked up on what was missing from her reply: "Notice how she didn't deny it's a scam."
@SlowKarabo19807 took a wider swipe at the Lottery altogether, writing: "I have never met anyone that has won lottery or Powerball in my life, how many people relate?"
Anele Mdoda slams vehicle tracking provider
In a previous report from Briefly News, Anele Mdoda publicly confronted her vehicle tracking provider on X after receiving an unsolicited call from an unauthorised third-party company.
The 947 radio host raised serious concerns about data privacy, noting that her tracker holds sensitive location and personal information.
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